EP 1133 George Howell - Regenerative Agriculture and Coffee Producers - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our Guest on the podcast this week is George Howell founder of George Howell Coffee, Coffee Connection and co-founder of Cup of Excellence. In this series, given George is a founder of the specialty coffee industry, we're exploring "The Coffee Industry According To George Howell" for a second year in a row. We traverse many different aspects of the industry in this series and try to explore how we got here, where we're at, and where we think it's going. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and George discuss the coffee crisis and the rise of regenerative agriculture. They discuss George's recent trips to coffee origins, the challenges faced by coffee producers, and the potential benefits of transitioning to regenerative farming. The conversation sheds light on the complexities of the coffee value chain and the roles that producers, consumers, and consultants play in it. 00:00 Introduction and Future Plans 00:35 Sponsorship Message 01:13 Welcome and Episode Overview 01:35 Emergence of Regenerative Agriculture 02:15 Challenges and Observations in Coffee Farming 03:03 Varieties and Soil Fertility 05:47 Labor and Regenerative Practices 08:00 The Role of Coffee Producers 09:30 Quality vs. Quantity in Coffee Production 13:57 Economic Pressures and Consumer Impact 15:41 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview 16:15 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with George Howell and George Howell Coffee here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-howell-95646b2/ https://www.instagram.com/ghowellcoffee/ https://georgehowellcoffee.com/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Support this podcast on Patreon for a few dollars a month here: https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Coffee Industry Monday to Friday at 1 am PT. Episodes typically run between 20-25 minutes and are hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Each week a new 5-part series is released with a coffee industry expert speaking to challenges and innovations in the global coffee value chain. At Map It Forward, our mission is to encourage an industry mindset where people conspire to each other's success and our vision is to be a functional part of creating a standard within the coffee industry where people build responsible businesses with responsible pricing models. Our commitment to integrity, openness, authenticity, and curiosity is not just a statement; it's the cornerstone of everything we do. The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee